grid stability

National Grid ESO has awarded new contracts which are set to deliver £14.9 billion in savings between 2025 and 2035.

​Three fossil fuel free turbines will go live this summer, producing green inertia by mimicking the effect of a power station, according to National Grid ESO.

​Independent energy developers Carlton Power and Stag Energy are to merge their operations, targeting energy infrastructure projects that will support the transition to net zero.

​Statkraft has unveiled the Lister Drive Greener Grid Park, which is to provide system stability as part of a contract with National Grid ESO.

​Reactive Technologies has contracted Spanish technology group Ingeteam to construct a 5MW ultracapacitor to help National Grid ESO accurately measure inertia.

An Electricity Margin Notice detailing a margin shortfall of 740MW was issued last night (3 November), although National Grid ESO has now said the margin has been restored to an "adequate level".

​National Grid ESO has warned of tighter margins than usual due to a mix of low wind and generator outages.

National Grid ESO is set to debut a new fast frequency response service at 11pm tonight (1 October), using Dynamic Containment (DC) to boost the grid’s resilience.

​Drax’s Cruachan Power Station has started to provide National Grid ESO with inertia as part of a six-year contract.

​The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced a £10 million grant to help construct the world's largest liquid air battery.